In his latest history column, Ken Bridges explores the traditions many cultures around the globe have for celebrating the New ...

The following day, New Year’s Day 1945, Hartzell battled Nazi soldiers for control of the Belgian town of Chenogne. In the ...

World Introvert Day celebrates the quiet strength, creativity, and introspection of introverts. It's a reminder that diverse ...

A surfer in California might have beaten the world record for the biggest wave ever surfed on December 23, with one estimate placing it at 108 feet tall, substantially above the current 86-foot record ...

World leaders react to the death of Jimmy Carter, the 39th president, who strived to improve the lives of Americans and ...

A World War II reenactment group visited the scene of the Battle of the Bulge on Dec. 16. The Furious 4th World War II Living ...

A look back at the history of names, locations for the Pop-Tarts Bowl ahead of the Miami vs Iowa State matchup: ...

Superstitions like Spain's grape-eating, Scotland's first footing, Greece's onion-hanging, and more, are steeped in history ...

Really, it is worse than that because the Nostradamus — the History Channel calls him history’s “Most famous seer,” — apparently saw the world ending in 2025. Now, it’s worth noting that he has been ...

From stars cracking under pressure to total team collapses, these moments changed legacies. Relive 10 of the biggest chokes ...

Then on Feb. 16, the league set an all-time record for a women’s hockey game period, with 19,285 fans at a game between ...

Donald Duck. The Ultimate History' — offers an expansive look at the character, who was first introduced in 1934.